The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia

I was looking for some info online about lighting as my husband is going to repair some fixtures and when I typed it into my search engine the video link for a song by Reba McEntire came out. I use to listen to this song all the time and had forgotten about it. I love Reba’s voice and this song so I thought I would share it with you.

Musical Soundtracks

Musicals have become classics and the soundtracks from these great movies stay just as popular and timeless as they were when the movie came out. I have three favorite musical movies and I would like to share some of my favorite songs from these movies. Footloose, Grease and Hairspray.

Footloose




Grease Lightning




Ace Young from American Idol Season Five is playing Kenicke in the Broadway production. Below is Ace singing Grease Lightning.

Grease Lightning Ace Young



Grease Beauty School Dropout Frankie Avalon



I am a huge Taylor Hicks fans. Taylor played Teen Angel this past summer on Broadway and now is starring in the National Tour of Grease below is Taylor’s version of Beauty School dropout.

Grease Beauty School Dropout Taylor Hicks



I was interested in watching Hairspray strictly because John Travolta was in the movie and Hairspray is now included in my list of favorite musicals.

Hair Spray You Can’t Stop the Beat



Hair Spray Nicest Kids in Town





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Sit on Santa's Lap and get a CEIVAshare Digital Photo Frame

I just discovered a cool little site and product. First the product is CEIVA digital photo frames. These photo frames are awesome because you can send photos to the frame by phone or optional Wi-Fi. The frame is a 8" hi-definition display. This would make a great gift for anyone on your list who loves to share their photos. I sent the link to friends and family and wanted to share it with my readers also. Not only would it make a great Christmas gift for someone but you could also use it for your own personal pictures. Hey you could even share your Taylor Hicks concert or any concert pictures of your choice with it.

Now when you visit the Santa’s Lap site to check out the frame, you will view a video and you get to load a picture onto the frame and also sit on Santa’s lap and tell him what you wish for. Then Santa will tell the Elves your name and show your wish it is really cool. Your picture will also be uploaded onto the frame. Go here to sit on Santa’s Lap http://www.sitonsantaslap.com/?utm_source=b

So for some extra fun for Christmas go there now and share your photo and wish with Santa. You just never know what you might get if you ask. I am sure you love the digital photo frame and that you know someone or even yourself to give such a wonderful gift to.

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Taylor Hicks on Mix 97.1

Taylor Hicks is touring with the Broadway production of Grease. He is playing Teen Angel. Right now Taylor is in Columbus Ohio at the Palace Theater. The last performance is Sunday Dec, 21 at 6:30 p.m. The other day Taylor was on the radio with Mix 97.1 The video of the interview is below.

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Blue Christmas Elvis Presley, Martina McBride

Christmas is right around the corner and I wanted to share a awesome video I found on YouTube. There is now a Elvis duets album and they created a video Of Blue Christmas with Elvis Presley and Martina McBride dueting. I thought uou might be interested. I think it turned out very realistic.






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Michael Jackson Live Performances

Michael Jackson is a singer who in his time before all the let’s call it “controversy”. I won’t get into the did he or didn’t he argument. The simple fact is Michael Jackson put on amazing live shows. He packed the concert arena where ever he was. He could choreograph the best dance show with his music of anyone I have seen.

The man had the voice and the dance talent to command attention and he did. The audience’s were completely enthralled in the “live” performance that Michael Jackson was putting on for them. So today I want to share some of my favorite live Michael Jackson performances.















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Grease Tour Starring Taylor Hicks Starts Today

On Live Mic I love to focus on the artists that thrive on the “Live” experience of entertaining a crowd. One such artist is Taylor Hicks. If you have not seen Taylor Hicks live and in person than you have not seen the real Taylor Hicks. Taylor loves performing in front of the audience he feeds off the energy supplied by the audience and they thrive off of him. It is win-win.

Taylor is not doing a concert tour at the moment however the national tour of the fifties-themed musical Grease, which Taylor Hicks starred in as “Teen Angel” this past summer in the Broadway production at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, launches today at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI.

I have yet to see Taylor in the Teen Angel role, however those who saw Grease this past summer give Taylor as Teen Angel and the entire show a complete thumbs up. Taylor Hicks has took the role of Teen Angel and made it his own. The tour will stop near me Dec.16th- the 21st and I can’t wait to see it. Below are a few videos to get you in the mood and the tours scheduled stops thus far.


Regis and Kelly Performance of Beauty School Dropout



Live Video taken during the show on Broadway



Curtain Call



It is Christmas and finding that perfect gift can be a hard one. Take someone to see Grease I am sure they will love it. Men take that special lady to see Taylor Hicks in Grease and you might just get to see her in that sexy lingerie that you bought.

Tour Schedule

Dec. 2-7, 2008 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence, RI
Dec. 9-14, 2008 at the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts, East Lansing, MI
Dec. 16-21, 2008 at Palace Theatre, Columbus, OH
Dec. 30, 2008-Jan. 4, 2009 at the Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
Jan. 6-18, 2009 at the Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL
Jan. 20-Feb. 1, 2009 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, Cincinnati, OH
Feb. 3-15, 2009 at the Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore, MD
Feb. 18-22, 2009 at the Omaha Performing Arts Center, Omaha, NE
Feb. 24-March 1, 2009 at the Music Hall, Tucson, AZ
March 3-8, 2009 at the Civic Theatre, San Diego, CA
March 10-22, 2009 at the Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
March 24-April 19, 2009 at the Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco, CA
April 21-26, 2009 at Keller Auditorium, Portland, OR
April 28-May 10, 2009 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Costa Mesa, CA
May 12-30, 2009 at the 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA
June 2-7, 2009 at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton, WI
June 9-28, 2009 at the Fisher Theatre, Detroit, MI

Luke Bryan Run Run Rudolph December 9th 2008

I love Christmas Music song by country singers, Elvis Presley and Taylor Hicks. I know there is all kinds of great Christmas music but for some reason those are what I love the best. I was thrilled today when I noticed Luke Bryan, a country artist whose music I love and I have also got to meet and he is just a awesome guy.December 9th you bet your Christmas stocking I will be at iTunes getting his new song Run, Run Rudolph.








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Check Out JeeJuh for that Perfect Beat

If you are a singer/musician looking for some beats to come up with for that great song, I have found a site that you should check out. http://www.jeejuh.com/ JeeJuh has tons of beats that you can check out to find the one right for you. The beats are royalty fee which means you pay just one time and you are free to do what you want with the beat and never owe a dime. If you get a hit single or do concert after concert of song you created with beats you purchased you will still not owe another dime. JeeJuh also has many Hip Hop Beats to choose from.

You can also become a featured artist at the site. Just submit your site and if they like the song you will be a featured artist. So if you are looking for some great beats to put into a song you are working on head to JeeJuh now.

\JON SANTOS OF SEVEN WISER RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM - STRONGER

I just received a press release about a solo release from “Jon Santos” Former Seven Wiser front-man. Jon is proud to announce the release of his latest album, the solo project, Stronger, which is currently available through iTunes, CD Baby and other fine e-tailers. The lead single is "Empty" I watched the video to “Empty” I love Jon’s voice and wanted to share the news with my readers so you can check out some more great music. I love having the ability to find new music that I may have not have heard of otherwise without the internet. Below you will find the embedded video of “Empty” to enjoy. Then head over to CD Baby or iTunes and get yourself a copy of this wonderful CD.

Give the Gift of Music with Starr

I have blogged about Judd Starr before and talked about how great his music is. Right now is an awesome time for you to check out Judd Starr. CD Baby is temporarily offering both "Spirit and Skin" and "Luminescent" CD's for only $9.99 each. Also if you order 2 you also get 20% off your order.

These CDs would make great gifts for any music lover and at the price now being offered at CD Baby you can’t pass it up so head over there now and get your own copy of either "Spirit and Skin" and "Luminescent" or better yet pick up each. Make sure to buy for those music lover’s on your list too.

Go here to check out Judd Starr if you aren't familiar with his music.




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IPods - Great for Music Lovers

With Christmas right around the corner I am going to take a break from blogging about strictly music and talk about things that I feel are great Christmas gift ideas and would make great gifts. First I will cover the IPods. These make great gifts for all music lovers. You can put the music you like on an IPod and listen to your favorite tunes anywhere.

The IPod is the most popular music and video player on the market because you can have the music and videos you like at anytime you want.

So for gifts for that music lover on your list there are several IPods to choose from. I have included links with Shopping Information for the different IPods on the market so you can find just the right one for each person on your Christmas list.

The first one is the ipod nano

The next is the ipod classic

And the ipod shuffle

You can go to this price comparison site to check out the best prices or go to save buckets to find the best prices for the IPod online.

I am sure you will find a great IPod and a great price for anyone on your Christmas list.

Indie Wednesday - Bruno Ranieri

My Indie music artist choice this week is Bruno Ranieri. Bruno grew up in Lewis County Kentucky. If you are a fan of Waylon Jennings music, you should defiantly check out Bruno Ranieri. The sound reminds me of the Waylon Jennings music I grew up hearing my parents play all the time. So for all you country music lovers go to his MySpace page at and give him a listen. http://www.myspace.com/hillbillyways

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kenny Chesney

If you enjoy country music and love a great love show then Kenny Chesney is defiantly a artist you don’t want to miss. Kenny can pack a stadium anywhere and everywhere he is at. Kenny Chesney is a prime example of what Live Mic is all about. Check out some videos below.







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Elvis Presley The King

I am in the mood for some Elvis Presley and I thought I would share a couple of favorite Elvis videos. Not only to you get to hear a great voice sing you also get to see a very handsome man while you are at it. Nothing can put me in a good mood quicker that Elvis Presley Music.









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Taylor Hicks - Whomp at the Warfield

Kid Rock

I have a friend that is going to Las Vegas in December. She is going to see Kid Rock and she wanted me to help her the best price and place to stay so she could make her las vegas hotel reservations. But that gave me an idea for whom to post about today. Kid Rock. I am not a huge fan of Kid Rock but he does have a few songs I like really well. Below are 2 of my favorite off his newest album

Amen


All Summer Long

Joost

For all of you who love to watch music videos, I have found a great new site. Joost.com is a new web site that is free to join and allows you to watch music videos, television shows, television and even retro tv.You will find something there that you enjoy and it will fill your time with lots of viewing and listening pleasure. So check out Joost today.





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How the Internet Changed Music

The internet is a huge place. There are no limits on where you can visit or what you can discover with the internet as your guide. The internet has changed music and continues to change it more every day. Before the internet and sites such as Face Book, MySpace, Live Journal and Yahoo Groups to name just a few getting your music out to those who would enjoy and appreciate it consisted of relying on a record contract or doing live gigs and getting a following that way. With the internet you can post your music online and get it out to many more people. Even if you do not have a record deal you can still get a large fan base that love and appreciate what you do. The internet has changed music so much.

The artist can interact more with their supporters though blogging, emails, journal entries and so many more ways. You build a more intimate relationship with you fans with the help of the internet than ever before. The fans feel more connected to the artist and are very supportive of everything they do. It almost builds a friendship of sorts between the artist and the fans. An artist who spends their time building the fan base and devoting some of their free time becoming personally involved on some level with the fans reaps the benefits for the rest of their career.

Many artists use the internet for this very purpose. For examples I will name a few that I follow.

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JOOST LAUNCHES WEB-BASED VIDEO SERVICE WITH COMMUNITY FEATURES

Most internet users are familar with YouTube and Gofish. These are great places to find videos on all sorts of subject matter. Joost is a new Flash-based, download-free global web video service. Check out the Press Release below.



JoostTM today launched its new Flash-based, download-free global web video service at www.joost.com. In addition, Joost features a number of social tools which are designed to help people navigate through the largest online library of legal video programming and to integrate user expression directly into the service.



“People have always relied on their friends’ recommendations to figure out which movies they want to watch, or talked about their favorite TV shows and moments with friends and colleagues – and now Joost has combined those real-life experiences in one online destination,” said Mike Volpi, CEO, Joost. “Our integrated social tools make it easier than ever for people to find the shows, film and music they want to watch, and to form communities around that content, which ultimately enriches their overall experience.”



The new website features a number of ways that people can interact with video and with other people on Joost: they can voice their opinions about video through comments, “shouts” or tags; they can find out what their friends are watching by adding friends through most major online webmail services via the Friends section; or they may interact with others in the Joost community through groups around their favorite shows, characters or artists.



Also new is the JoostFeed, which aggregates all of the activities that are happening on Joost in order to help guide a person’s Joost experience. The JoostFeed is viewable on Joost or can be exported to any online social tool or website. Joost also is working with a number of third-party platforms, including Boxee, chumby, Delicious, Digg, FriendFeed, Lifestream, Meebo, Mister Wong, Netlog, Netvibes, reddit and VideoSurf, to make it easier for people to use and access Joost across the web. In addition, Joost will implement Facebook Connect, which allows people to enjoy Joost within the context of their real identity and friendships on Facebook.



Today, Joost has more than 46,000 professionally-produced videos for a total of more than 8,000 hours of video entertainment. Some of Joost’s partners include CBS (Entertainment, News and Sports, and classic library content), Showtime, Last.fm, Wallstrip, Moblogic; Viacom, including Atom, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, LOGO, MTV, The N, Nickelodeon, Spike and VH1 programming; television series and full-length feature films from Sony Pictures Television; and the Warner Bros. Television Group, which is partnering with Joost on three branded channels in the U.S.: The WB (featuring complete episodes of hit series, including “Friends,” and original digital productions from TheWB.com), Classic WB TV (boasting full-length episodes of classic favorites from the Warner Bros. collection of series) and WB Sci Fi Fix (featuring complete episodes of the Studio’s most popular science fiction titles).



Since January 1, 2008, the number of videos available on Joost has nearly doubled, while the total number of hours has increased by more than 50 percent. Significantly, Joost’s music catalog now includes more than 18,000 music videos from major record labels as well as a number of independent labels.



In addition to the new social tools, Joost has implemented a new programming guide which organizes content into three main categories: Shows, Music and Film. Shows are divided into nine main genres – action and sports; animation; comedy; culture and style; drama, docs and reality TV; news and gossip; science fiction and horror; sexy; and tech and gaming – and then further classified into subgenres, like anime in the case of animation, or retro TV in the case of comedy. Music and film titles are classified by genre, such as pop for music or drama for films.



About Joost

Founded by Janus Friis and Niklas Zennström, Joost brings video and social interaction together online. All of the video on Joost is professionally produced and streams on-demand to people around the world for free in a high-quality format. Today, Joost has more than 40,000 program elements, including more than 400 television series and 1,200 movie and short film titles. For more information, visit www.joost.com.







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What is Indie?

Wednesday is Indie Day here at Live Mic. Yesterday however I did not have time to create a post. I had a car accident the first part of September and I just finally got my car settlement money yesterday. I spent all day and evening looking for a car. I found a great little 1995 Chevy Beretta. Since I was not able to make the post yesterday, today is Indie Day. Do you know what Indie is? Do you know what the downside and the upside is to being an Independent artist is? Well there is a very informative documentary that will answer all these questions for you. So for your viewing pleasure today watch the Trailer for the movie “What is Indie?”





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Independant Music

Up until a couple years ago I knew next to nothing about music. I knew what I liked but that was all I knew. I had no clue when a artist I liked had a CD coming out. I only knew when it came out. (sometimes) I didn’t know what it took to get a song to be played on radio. I thought if a person released a new Album then their music would be on the radio. I thought a Independent artist was someone who wasn’t any good and tried to sell their music to a few who might like it. I was so very wrong.

Once I became a fan of Taylor Hicks I realized if it had not been for American Idol I would not have a clue who Taylor Hicks was and I would be missing out on some great music from a man with a Great voice. It was then I decided to start looking around for artists that were doing it on their own. Realizing I was probably missing out on some great music by not broadening my search for music.

I also now know that being an Independent artist is a good thing if you can get your music promoted and out to your fans. You get to keep the money you make, it doesn’t go to a huge record label and you can decide how your music gets out there.

American Idol Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks recently announced his move to the Independent market below is the press release.

Taylor Hicks Exclusively Partners With A2M to Release Album, Due Winter 2009
Birthday Boy Hicks Signs Cutting Edge Deal Unlike Any Other Idol

By: PR Newswire
Oct. 7, 2008 09:01 AM

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- He's "Takin' It to the Streets" on "American Idol" -- now Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks will be takin' it more directly to the people. Celebrating his birthday today, Hicks has tapped the independent artist services company Artist To Market (A2M) to release his much-buzzed-about new album, due in stores on February 10, 2009. The platinum-selling singer-songwriter will be releasing the new title with complete control of direction and ownership of his masters on his solely owned and operated, Modern Whomp Records label. Hicks is currently in the studio with producer Simon Climie (Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Faith Hill).

"In this digital age, when artists can connect more directly with audiences, this is a partnership that makes a lot of sense," says Hicks. "I'm very much enjoying being in the studio with Simon working on the new album and look forward to releasing it through A2M early next year."

"We at A2M are very excited to be working with the team at Modern Whomp Records on this release," said Paul Ignasinski, General Manager of A2M. "As the industry continues to evolve, it's exciting to see significant artists approach the marketplace in a new way, and truly take control over their own destiny. This is exactly why A2M was built in the first place -- to provide a service platform for these artists to prosper on their own terms."

During the last two years, Taylor Hicks has seen his self-titled Arista debut album certified platinum, performed with the likes of Willie Nelson, Widespread Panic, The Allman Brothers and Jackson Browne, toured through Asia, penned the brisk-selling Random House memoir Heart Full of Soul, spent time in NY this past summer for his three-month Broadway debut as "Teen Angel" in Grease, and will take Grease on a national tour beginning December 1.

In August Hicks' Modern Whomp Records released Early Works (a reissue compilation of his two independent albums, In Your Time and Under the Radar) through the Welk Music Group. Hicks is also planning the release of Whomp at the Warfield, a DVD showcasing a live performance by Hicks and his band at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco.

About Artist To Market Distribution:

Launched in 2005, Artist To Market Distribution (A2M) is an independent music distributor and artist services company designed to work directly with artists, labels, and content owners to streamline the supply chain, provide flexible service solutions, and deliver new product to the marketplace at a lower cost. Over the past two years A2M has partnered with a diverse group of platinum and multi-platinum artists including Dolly Parton, Tracy Lawrence, Tommy Lee, John Michael Montgomery, Sinead O'Connor, Unwritten Law, and Tracy Byrd, in addition to critically-acclaimed newcomers, The Cool Kids. More information can be found at http://www.artist2market.com.

SOURCE Taylor Hicks

http://uk.sys-con.com/node/701997
So in honor of Independent music I have included some videos from some great Independent artists. First is Taylor Hicks song The Fall off his pre-idol independent album In Your Time.
Taylor Hicks – The Fall


Toby Lightman- Holding me Down





Jonalee White – I Break



Have a Little Faith



Judd Starr Firefly





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Indie Wednesday - Phillip Meredith

Indie Wednesday’s is back. Each week I will feature an Indie artist that I feel has that something special to make it in the business. This Indie Wednesday my Indie Artist choice is Phillip Meredith. I found out about Phillip today when I got a request to add him to a fan site at my MySpace that I take care of. I went and checked out this guy. I am very glad I did. I love country music and Phillip’s music and voice is wonderful. I love what I am hearing. I think we will defiantly hear much more of Phillip Meredith in the country music genre and I for one cannot wait. Go check out Phillip’s MySpace now.


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Top Selling Super Group of Summer 2008

Live Mic is all about the concert experience and live music. With that theme in mind I decided to see who the top selling concert tour was this summer. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers won the title. They earned over $32 million dollars. They were also the only super group touring this year that sold past the 30 million mark according to Pollstar. So below check out 3 videos of the number one selling band this summer, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.









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It’s time for a commercial break.

Cell Phones are great but it seems like you always lose your signal when you need it the most. The other day my car broke down and I could not get a signal on my cell. I had to walk to a stranger’s house to use their phone. That is the main reason I got a cell phone I did not want to have to ever walk to a strangers house to use a phone. So now I am looking into getting a cell signal booster. If anyone knows a good one to get please let me know. Once I get one I will let you all know how much it improves the signal of my cell. Now back to your regularly scheduled music blogging.

Just a Nutty Song about ACNE

If you go looking for silly videos you get what you ask for. I typed acne in you tube just being silly. Sure enough a video came up with some guy singing about pimples. I have officially almost heard it all now. This is a video that would defiantly not regularly make the Live Mic circuit. But since I thought it was so crazy to actually see someone sang and posted a video about zits I might as well share it with you. The guy’s voice isn’t too bad. Just pick a different subject dude.

Acne Song

Music Memory Cards

Well it looks like we will soon have another way to enjoy our music. Cassette tapes replaced 8-tracks and then came CD’s which replaced vinyl albums. Now it looks like CD’s may soon be replaced by memory cards. In a report by the Associated Press on September 21st it states in part that “SanDisk Corp., four major record labels and retailers Best Buy Co. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are hoping that albums sold on microSD memory cards will at least provide an additional stream of sales. The companies were expected to unveil plans Monday to sell memory cards loaded with music in the MP3 format, free of copy protections.”

So soon you may be able to go into a store and purchase a SD Card with the newest album of your choice on it and there will also be room to had music from your own collection. To read more about this go here.

Concerts

Today I want to talk about the Live concert experience. I love to go a concert. If it is an outdoor concert it is even better. I especially love to go see country music artists in concert. These are usually outdoors at fairs, festivals and such. I am planning to see Bucky Covington and Luke Bryan in concert in October and in December I will be traveling to see Taylor Hicks in Grease as Teen Angel at the Palace Theater. Guess I better check into getting travel insurance because I am going out of state to see Bucky and Luke and a few hours trip away to see Taylor. Below you will find a clip of each artist singing a song from a concert. There is a Clip of Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel and also during the curtain call.

Bucky Covington I’m Good


Luke Bryan All My Friends Say


Taylor Hicks teen Angel Beauty School Dropout



Taylor Hicks Grease Curtain Call

CCR - Cover Songs

Let’s talk about cover songs. There are many songs that just are songs that are so universal that many singers love to sing the song during concerts. Some also record a different version of a old song. Sometimes this is a good thing sometimes it is bad. Sometimes it just simply makes more great versions or a great song. For now let’s talk about CDL opps I mean CCR (Creedence Clearwater Revival) sorry have other things on my mind. My husband is taking CDL training. Anyway CCR’s Fortunate Son is a song that has been covered by some greats.

Hear is CCR’s version


Here is a version by John Fogerty and Bruce Springsteen


Pearl Jams Version


Bucky Covington’s Version ( My Favorite)

Red Red Wine

I have been thinking of what decade in music to cover for awhile. Or for that matter what song. Today I was looking for a site that offers a wine of the month club for a friend and one of the sites had the song “Red, Red Wine” by UB40playing. I have always liked this song very much but had forgotten about it until I stumbled onto the site playing it in the background.

Red Red Wine was originally by Neil Diamond but in 1984 UB40 covered it and in 1998 it was a number one hit. Neil’s version hit number 63 in 1968.
Below you will find the UB40 hit and also the original by Neil Diamond.

UB40



Neil Diamond

Music from Jubilee

The march toward Jubilee's first album began in January with the release of the “Rebel Hiss” single and a tour of Europe . It continued in August and September with the release of another single from the LA based band, “In With The Out Crowd,” and a second tour of Europe . Each single contains three exclusive B-sides unavailable on any other release, including their upcoming album. These are available as immediate digital downloads direct from the band at http://Jubilee.la.



The derelicts responsible for all of this noise are Aaron North on vocals and guitar (Nine Inch Nails, Buddyhead, The Icarus Line), Michael Shuman on vocals and bass (Queens of the Stone Age, Wires On Fire), Jeff Lynn on guitar and organ (Wires On Fire), and Troy Petrey on drums (The Icarus Line).



The guest drummers on this latest release (the band chose to record all of their songs with different "skin-beaticians") include:

Julian Gross (Liars)

Nick Jago (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club)

Trent Reznor on programmed drums (Nine Inch Nails)

Maynard James Keenan (The band made an exception to the rule on this one. Keenan didn't play drums, but sang on "I Don't Have An Excuse, I Just Need A Little Help”)



After concluding the tour, the band will mix and master their first full-length album, which will include even more guests on the drum-stool, such as:



Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)

Joey Castillo ( Queens of the Stone Age)

Carla Azar (Autolux)

Josh Freese (Devo, A Perfect Circle , Nine Inch Nails)

Kevin Haskins (Bauhaus, Love & Rockets, Tones On Tail)

Josh Homme ( Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal)

Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)



You can catch Jubilee live as they tour the UK/Ireland:




September 26th- Belfast , Ireland @ Auntie Annie’s

September 27th- Galway , Ireland @ Roisin Dubh

September 28th- Cork , Ireland @ Savoy Theater

September 30th- Limerick , Ireland @ Dolan’s

October 1st- Dublin , Ireland @ Whelan’s

October 2nd- Derry , Ireland @ Nerve Centre



Listen to “Fuzz Are Down” today! “Fuzz are Down,” is a B-side on the “Rebel Hiss” single:

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Rebel Hiss




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Beach Boys

The Beach Boys can pack a concert anytime they do a show. Their fans are very dedicated to them and follow them everywhere. If I am in the beach, cruises, any kind of ocean lovin mood the music that fits the mood best is music by the Beach Boys. I have loved the music from the Beach Boys since I was a child. Below you will find a couple videos of songs that are my favorites.

Judd Starr - Download a free song

More news about Judd Starr. If you still haven't checked Judd Starr out then now might be the perfect time for you to do so. Judd is going to be sending out a Newsletter for those who want to recieve it and now if you go and sign up to get the newsletter you can also get a free download of his Song "What if I'm Fine' off his new CD "Spirit and Skin ". "What If I'm Fine" is currently the #1 song on the PMC Top 10. For those of you who are not familar with The PMC it is sort of the "Billboard" of internet music sites and podcasts. They keep track of which songs are being played the most on these internet sites and they have over 100,000 listeners, including listeners on FM radio. So now is great time to check out Judd Starr and get a free song download while you are at it. What if I'm Fine is my Favorite song off the albumand I am sure you will love it to.

Viagogo

Live Mic centers on live music and alerting you to concerts where the musician gives there all to the craft of playing live music and pleasing the fans. Sometimes finding where live concerts are located and getting tickets to these events can be a hard task. That is where Viagogo come in. maybe you are looking for Kanye West Tickets or maybe Madonna, Stereophonic Tickets, Oasis Tickets. The site also helps you in getting tickets to sporting events and even arts and theater tickets.
Viagogo is the leading ticket hub in Europe. No matter what your desire is you are sure to find great tickets and superb prices through them. You can not only buy your tickets but if you have some tickets to sell you can sign up and sell your tickets as well.

Viagogo is an online ticket exchange site for buyers and sellers. Every transaction is guaranteed and they are able to make this guarantee by offering full ticket tracking, live customer support and managed logistics. Once a customer purchases a ticket or wins an auction they will receive a confirmation email from Viagogo and Viagogo makes sure that you receive your ticket on time for the event. If a problem arises and you do not receive your ticket, Viagogo will provide similar or better tickets at the same cost you paid.

Judd Starr Spirit and Skin

Some of you familiar with my blog or my other writings may already know about Judd Starr. But what you may not know (or those new to this blog may not have heard of him) is that Judd has a new album out. Spirit and Skin, the CD is filled with great music by Judd so please check him out today. www.myspace.com/juddstarrmusic www.juddstarr.com

Shinedown

I found another group that is someone you all should check out. Some of you may already know their music but they are new to me so I know it is the same for others as well. Shinedown has a third album out The Sound of Madness. I had never heard of them before but I am so glad to have discovered them now. I am not saying they are my favorite group but I do like some of their music and my son loves them. Their first album is Leave a Whisper from 2003 it has gone platinum and their second album Us and Them from 2005 went gold.

Friday September 5th Shinedown was on the Jay Leno Show performing the song Second Chance from their new album The Sound of Madness. They did amazingly well and I am sure made some new fans. The video from Jay Leno is below.

You can visit Shinedowns site to get more information on shinedown concerts that may be in your area. Well there be sure and look at the shinedown photos that are there.
I have found so many great musicians and bands just from exploring the internet. It is such a great idea for musicians to use the net to help promote them, such as MySpace, FaceBook and YouTube videos. Below are a couple videos I think you may enjoy.

Shinedown Jay Leno Appearance
September 5th 2008
Song: Second Chance


45 by Shinedown


Cover Song Simple Man Shinedown

New SuperClubs Resort Opens in Jamaica

Jamaica is a hot destination for vacationers. New SuperClubs Resort opens in Jamaica and 4 million dollar upgrades make the SuperClubs Resort the beat deal in Jamaica. Jamaica is the perfect place for adult vacations . There are no better destinations than lovely, warm, sandy and romantic beaches and in Jamaica the right romantic spot is plentiful. The all inclusive resorts offered through SuperClubs are amazing.

Just a FYI Bucky Covington was in Negril, Jamaica the other day.

Included in the packages are deluxe accommodations, all meals and snacks, unlimited preium beverages, land and water sports and much, much more.

The SuperClubs staff takes the worry out of your trip and arranges every last detail. This way you can just enjoy the fun that abounds in Jamaica. SuperClubs are also located in the Bahamas, The Dominican Republic, Curacao and Brazil.

If you planning a wedding or to renew your vowels, SuperClubs makes this possible as well. So for your next vacation make sure to book at SuperClubs resorts to be sure to have the vacation of a lifetime.

Luke Bryan Country Man

Ok so yesterday seeing Luke in concert has defiantly got me in the Luke Bryan frame of mind. Country Man has always been one of Favorites of Lukes. I got a good concert clip from the show. First lets see the Official Music Video



Country Man 8-4-08

Luke Bryan New Song Welcome to the Farm 8-4-08 Scioto County Fair

Luke Bryan Concert 8-4-08 I'll Stay Me

Last night we went to Sciot County Fair to see Luke Bryan. I also had a meet and greet pass. Luke is not only extremely talented he is very sweet. I had a amazing time and will be goig to more Luke Bryan Shows. I will post a complete recap later but for now I am going to share videos from last nights show. This first one is the song I'll Stay Me. Every year this man shows to the concerts and he is as entertaining to watch dancing as the music is. See Luke see the man dance and have a good time.

Get Paid for What You Know

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I have been writing for Associated Content since 2005. I have written on many topics from places I take my kids such as camping sites to music CD reviews and so much more. I have written on many different topics. You get paid for the articles you write, plus you get paid for page views every month for every person who reads anything you have written.

I have also been able to interview so well known musicians such as Taylor Hicks, Luke Bryan, Trace Adkins, Bucky Covington and many more. I love writing for Associated Content. The extra money coming in helps our household so much. The interviews I have been able to do mean the world to me.

So if you enjoy writing or just want to share your opinions, insights and knowledge then check them out today. This is one of the best times to join as Associated Content is offering a bonus for all new sign ups. You will also receive a $10 bonus for publishing five pieces of content by September 30th. Please go here now to sign up and start earning.

Luke Bryan Concert T Shirt

August 4th Luke Bryan is going to be at the Lucusville fair in Lucasville Ohio. We are attending this concert and my daughter and I have a meet greet with Luke. I can not wait as I love Luke's Music and cannot wait to see him live.

I had a shirt made to wear at the concert. I had it made at Express Yourself T Shirts. You send any picture, design or text you would like on the shirt and you receive a great high quality shirt that is made the way you want. There are summer specials going on now so please check them out.

Rick Springfield

I tuned in today to watch Oprah. I had not watched in awhile or paid attention to commercials so it was a great surprise to see Rick Springfield on the show. I have always been a big fan of Rick Springfield. In the 80’s Rick Springfield was my Taylor Hicks and Bucky Covington of today. I heard every song he song, bought every album, which I still own today any show Rick was in or even today if I know he is going to be on a show or in a movie I watch that movie strictly because Rick Springfield is in it.

He still is as hot and talented as ever. So today Rick Springfield is my artist choice. The rest of this week I will cover some of my idols from the 80s. My husband and family have been saying that I will get Taylor Hicks and Bucky Covington out of system soon but I always knew that wasn’t so, and now that I think back to my teenage years and all the musicians who touched my life with their songs and how to this day I still follow their careers to some extent and always watch them when they are on tv., I know that 20 years down the line I will still be listening to Taylor Hicks and Bucky Covington and following their careers and admiring them just like I do with all my past idols.
Songs create memories. Practically every song we hear makes a lasting impression in our hearts and minds for some reason or another. We may not always get attached to the singer of the song but when that happens that just makes the importance of the song and the singer that much more important. People touch our lives in many different ways. Whether it is family, friends, co-workers and yes even musicians. Trying to explain how or why they touch your soul and make you care about them and want to see them succeed is not an easy thing to explain. They just do. I always hear they don’t know you, they don’t care about you they are just out to make money. Well yeah of course they are but they care about their fans because without fans where would they be? It isn’t important that they personally know or personally acknowledge their fans it is just important that they continue to please the fans by giving us songs that will touch that part deep inside us and create memories we will forever remember.
Below you find some pictures and video of Rick Springfield. Enjoy!

Go here to see Rick on Oprah http://www2.oprah.com/videochannel/videochannel_player.jhtml?video=1944&category=14

Ricks Jessie's Girl Original Video



Rick Springfield Live Medley

Bucky Covington - -- Lifes Been Good by the Eagles

Sunday Bucky Town USA alerted us to a piece about Bucky in the Hudson Hub Times. In the piece a new tattoo was mentioned, Bucky said People treat him differently since his success, he said.

"In fact, tomorrow I'm going to be getting a tattoo right here [pointing to the inside of his forearm] that says 'Everybody's different, but I'm still the same.' It's a line from a song I can really understand."

So I searched for the phrase Everybody's different, but I'm still the same and found the song Bucky was talking about. Life's Been good To Me.

It is a great video by Joe Wash Eagles. It is perfect example to of a band loving the Live experience. But the song I am sure fits for most famous people. Correction probably all of them. I remember this song I have always loved it but I never thought about the lyrics until Bucky mentioned it.

Fame as its great upsides everyone loves to show off their talent and have people adore them for it however I am sure it also had to be kinda crazy. Bucky is still the same person he was before he walked on the American Idol stage and before Mark Miller realized the great talent that is Bucky Covington.

One day you can go anywhere you want and no one knows who you are than the next day in the blink of an eye everyone knows who you are and those who did not like you before all of the sudden become your best friends or want to become your best friends. It has to all be kind of strange. A fun and great kind of strange but strange never the less.

Ok now I am just rambling on. Here is the video. Does anyone else think it would be great to hear Bucky and the band cover this song. Umm Gallia County Fair July 31st would be a great time to do it.

Bucky & Rocky Covington Video Montage

Here is a video Montage with Bucky and Rocky Covington. Heard this song Twenty Tiny Fingers and just knew had to put it with pictures and video. Some pictures and the video clips are my own. Others are from AI or photos I've seen online. Thanks to all who took these shots.

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Outdoor Concerts Rock in any Genre

I love summer and I love it for many reasons from camping and hiking to cookouts and swimming. However, the main reason I look forward to summer is outdoor concerts. Outdoor concerts rock in any genre from oldies and gospel to rock and country. Each spring I start looking for the fairs and festivals near me that I can attend.

We have attended concerts at fairs and/or festivals to see Chubby Checker twice, Mike Albert ( Elvis impersonator), Tracey Lawrence, Joana Lee White, Bucky Covington twice last summer once this summer with another coming up July 31st and we are also going to see Luke Bryan, Sammy Kershaw and Tracy Byrd this August.

I love the outdoor concert experience. Nothing is more enjoyable then sitting outside in a lawn chair or on a blanket under the setting sun or under the stars and listening to some great music. Of course getting up to dance along is also great fun.

My first concert was Mike Albert. He may be an Elvis impersonator but he is a great talent and the concert was a lot of fun. Our next concert was Chubby Checker, the man who made dancing apart famous with the song The Twist. Chubby is still able to attract a huge crowd and keep them entertained and on their feet.

It is great to be outside in the fresh air and have some leg room and plenty of room to get up and dance if you choose. I also think the acoustics are better outside than in any building.

Last year I started becoming a fan of Country music star Bucky Covington, immediately I started looking for festivals and fairs he might be at. We saw him at the Ross County fair in Chillicothe Ohio, a storm came through and the concert had to be canceled but Bucky the real trooper that he is came into the bleachers and sang acoustic for the fans who weathered the storm to just catch a glimpse of him. Even with getting soaked and hiding in the grandstand through thunder and lightning that experience is one I will always remember as one of my best concert experiences. Weather did not stop devoted fans from waiting around to see if they would get to hear Bucky or at least get a autograph and it did not stop Bucky Covington from making it a point to see to it that the concert goers got to hear him perform as they had hoped for.

We then went to Dayton Ohio and saw Bucky again at the Mountain Days festival. It was a beautiful and sunny day. Mountain Days is held at Eastland Lake Park. The park is beautiful and in the middle of the woods. We got there and there were hay bales set up all around for people to sit on to enjoy the concert or you could bring your own lawn chair. There was cold pop and beer for sale and hot buttered corn on the cob. Nothing says country more than sitting on a hay bale in the woods drinking a beer and eating corn on the cob while listening to some great country/rock music.

This year I have started my concert going already. Of course Bucky Covington was our first concert this year. We went to the Festival of the Bells in Hillsboro Ohio for this concert. It was another perfect day for a outdoor concert being that it was Bucky Covington was a great plus. I cannot wait to enjoy the other outdoor concerts this summer.

Bucky Dayton Ohio 07

Feel The Magic

Just for fun a video montage Of Bucky Covington Pictures and Video Clips

Bucky Covington 7-5-08 I'm Good

Bucky Covington 7-5-08 Bible and The Belt

Bucky Elvis Duet

I interviewed Bucky Covington April 5th of 2007. During the interview I asked him about Duets he might like to do.

Bucky - Umm that's tuff. I don't know. Kid Rock would be cool. Elvis (laughs)

CW - That might be tuff. (Laughing)

Bucky - Yea, With today's technology it could happen.(laughs) That's a tuff one though. I'm not sure. Too many people on the list really.


So then he Dayton Ohio I heard Bucky sings Elvis's Suspicious Minds and loved it. Remembering his answer to my question I decided i would try and use my amateur technology and create a Bucky Elvis Duet. July 5th in Hillsboro I gave Bucky a DVD of it. So if yu haven't saw Bucky and Elvis here it is


Check out this video: Bucky and Elvis Duet



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Bucky Covington 7-5-08 Another Brick in The Wall

BuckyCovington 7-5-08 Fortunate Son

Bucky Covington 7-5-08 Seven Spainish Angels

Bucky singing Willie Nelson Cover at the Hillsboro Festival of the Bells Rocky Joins in. Great to hear them together

Bucky Covington 7-5-08 Concert Clips

Here is some video from Festival of the Bells in Hillsboro Ohio

Keep Your Hands to Yourself


Old Kentucky

Bucky Covington

Today I saw Bucky Covington in concert. Recap coming later for now some pictures. and more to come

Music Lovers Unite

Finding new boards and communities to share the love of music is great. Because of MySpace I have discovered lots of new Great talent such as Judd Starr. I also use it to keep up with all Taylor Hicks news or to just talk to friends. I have found another community that will be great to use to talk about things music related or anything else we choose. You can create and join groups, create photo albums, listen to mp3s and so much more. I love to learn about new undiscovered talent and hopefully the 3gb community will be a site to help me do just that. If you know of any such singer/songwriters/musicians drop me a line and fill me in. Please go check out this fun community and lets share our love of music. Go here to join 3gb community www.3gb.biz Lets get this community growing full of music lovers and friends.

Two Moms help protect Teenage Skin

Most times the best products come from the ideas of an ordinary person and not a corporation. A new sunscreen I have discovered proves just that. My daughter hates sunscreens that fell all greasy and oily. The problem is this describes most sunscreens. We have discovered a great product though.

These sunscreens were created by two moms. Their sunscreen focuses on the neck, face, lips, ears and the entire neck and facial area. My daughter loves the feel of the sunscreen which does not have the oily, greasy feel that more famous products do. Their sunscreen feels great on your skin, protects you from the damaging rays of the sun and is dermatologist approved.

You can visit their website and learn more about their sunscreens. I am sure you will be as satisfied as my daughter is. Not only will you discover a great product but in doing so you will be helping two Moms instead of some heartless corporation. Visit their site https://www.screenrountine.com

Featured Indie Artist - Drew Poppelreiter

I was looking on myspace for an undiscovered talent that I wanted to feature. I found Drew Poppelreiter. Drew is a down home country boy from Saltillo, Mississippi. I love Drew’s voice and if he keeps after his dream I am sure he will get that break into the country music scene. Drew was on American Idol this year. I have not watched American Idol this year so did not see Drew while he was on the show. If you like country music then go check Drew Poppelreiter out now. Who knows maybe I can get an interview with Drew and we can all learn more about him. Here is Drew’s myspace http://www.myspace.com/drewpoppelreitersmusic

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Interview with Sawyer Brown Lead Singer Mark Miller

Before American Idol there was Star Search. Star Search was a television show that aired from 1983 until 1995; the show was hosted by Ed McMann. In 1983 introduced the world to Sawyer Brown a country/rock group that won the show. Sawyer Brown consisted of five members Bobby Randall on guitar, Joe Smyth on drums, Jim Scholten on bass guitar, Gregg "Hobie" Hubbard on keyboard, and lead singer Mark Miller. The group is still intact all these years later except now Shayne Hill is on guitar instead of Bobby Randall.

The band still tours and is currently recording a new album. Mark Miller is now also a producer. Among other artists Mark is now Bucky Covington's producer, Bucky was a season five contestant on American Idol. Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Mark Miller about Sawyer's Brown music career, future album and Bucky Covington.
Sawyer Brown has had a long and prosperous career in the music world. It all started on a Television Show, Star Search. Can you go back to that time and describe the feeling the night Sawyer Brown won?

Mark: Oh Wow, you know I guess it was pretty surreal. It was out of my competitiveness, I grew up playing ball, so anytime I was in any kind of game I gave it my all, and that's how I treated that competition as well. I remember when Ed McMann read our name off I just was extremely ecstatic and kind of couldn't believe it. We had been out there for five and a half months, it was finally over and we had won. I don't think thoughts were really racing through my head of what was the future going to bring, it was just the excitement of the moment.

Even after winning which was in 1984, it's been what 24 years since you got that first break, did you ever think in your wildest dreams that Sawyer Brown would become the music sensation that you have and still be so widely known and loved over 24 years later?

Mark: No you know what, I remember thinking we are going to get to make a record. Even though Star Search didn't have a recording contract attached to it, we had already started getting offers from record companies and really when you make your first record that's really all you think about is I get to make a record. I guess I've never, ever thought this far down the line.

To read the rest of the interview click here.